Courses Overview
Forestry, Aerial, LOLER and Tree Survey Courses
COURSE CODE
F01
COURSE TITLE
Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-Cutting and Basic Chainsaw Operation
DURATION
2 days
COURSE CODE
F02
COURSE TITLE
Introduction to Felling and Processing Small Trees with a Diameter at Felling Height of up to 380mm
DURATION
3 days
COURSE CODE
f03
COURSE TITLE
Felling and Processing of Medium Trees with a Diameter at Felling Height of up to 760mm
DURATION
3 days
COURSE CODE
F04
COURSE TITLE
Safe Management of Uprooted, Broken, Leaning and Hung-up Trees
DURATION
3 days
COURSE CODE
f06
COURSE TITLE
Felling and Processing of Large Trees with a Diameter Exceeding 760mm at Felling Height
DURATION
3 days
COURSE CODE
A02/A03
Combined Course
COURSE TITLE
Combined Course Pruning Techniques for Aerial Tree Work and Use of Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
DURATION
5 days
Machinery Courses
Continuation Training Courses
COURSE CODE
CT1
COURSE TITLE
Working at Height in Trees (Compliance with Work at Height Regulations)
DURATION
1 day
COURSE CODE
CT3
COURSE TITLE
Ascent and Work Positioning Techniques – Update
DURATION
2 days
COURSE CODE
CT4
COURSE TITLE
Work Positioning and Rescue Techniques on Vertical Stem Wood
DURATION
1 day
COURSE CODE
CT5
COURSE TITLE
Introduction to the Maintenance, Set-up and Operation of Lifting & Lowering Devices e.g. GRCS (Good Rigging Control System) and FTC Mini/Micro
DURATION
1 day
NB: Treepartner Training Continuation courses are not formally assessed. However, on completion of the training, a Treepartner Record of Training and Achievement (certificate) will be issued.
Refresher/Update Training
All our training courses can also be run as Refreshers – update training for those who have received previous training but wish to refresh their skills and knowledge. Refresher courses are essentially compact versions of the original full course and therefore duration is typically reduced, but flexible, depending on individual needs.
Refresher Courses can be provided via:
Treepartner Training bespoke courses with a Record of Refresher Training and Achievement issued on completion and the option to complete the relevant NPTC – CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Assessment Unit. See link below:
or
Lantra Awards suite of refresher courses (training combined with assessment of competence)
Online Learning
We offer 1:1 or small group training sessions online, for classroom-based learning covering a range of topics, both theoretical and practical. Below are some examples of our online modules, but we are also happy to discuss specific training requirements and consider any other online learning requests, so please get in touch with Richard Allmond on 07813 012024 or richallmond@gmail.com
LOLER Thorough Examiner – Refresher/Update of Underpinning Knowledge
9 hours contact time (3 x 3-hour sessions recommended over 3 days)
- Legislation
- Equipment selection
- Equipment categories
- Determining Safe Work Loads
- Types of damage and defects
- Maintenance
- Decision making protocols for accepting or rejecting components
- Reporting and Recording procedures
Rigging Forces
4 hours contact time (2 x 2-hour sessions recommended)
- Estimating the mass and weight of sections
- Estimating worst case scenario Peak forces
- Selection of suitable equipment capable of withstanding anticipated forces whilst maintaining sufficient safety margins
NPTC Assessor Standard Setting/Updating
(2-hour sessions recommended with number of sessions based on individual needs)
Lantra Awards Instructor Technical Standard Setting/Updating
(2-hour sessions recommended with number of sessions based on individual needs)
NB: Treepartner Online Training courses are not formally assessed. However, on completion of the training, a Treepartner Record of Training and Achievement (certificate) will be issued.
